Disney Turning "It's a Small World" Ride Into a Movie

On the 50th anniversary of Disney's "It's a Small World" theme park attraction, the studio has decided to move forward with a movie based on the ride.

Disney just hired Jon Turteltaub (National Treasure, Last Vegas) to direct the new film from a script by Jared Stern, who initially pitched the idea for "It's a Small World" movie. The studio is envisioning the film as a potential franchise.

The attraction consists of a boat ride through various international cities while animatronic children sing the ride's popular theme song.